Clear Pathways

Ohioans deserve timely access to the care they need, and expanding crisis response services is key to making that happen. We're grateful to the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services for prioritizing investments in 988, MRSS, and adult mobile services

This Women's History Month, Clear Pathways celebrates the women who have shaped behavioral health care crisis response across Ohio and beyond. From pioneering researchers and clinicians to our own Peg Morgan, women have led transformative efforts in mental health advocacy, service delivery, and policy development. We honor their legacy as we work to build more equitable, compassionate, and effective crisis response systems that serve all Ohioans. ?? Learn more about us and our work: https://lnkd.in/eFDKU7Rw #WomensHistoryMonth #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #CrisisResponse

?? New Release! We're excited to share our latest news post on the Governor's Work Group on Competency Restoration and Diversion Recommendations—a crucial step toward aligned systems for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. ?? Read more about the key insights and policy recommendations: https://lnkd.in/g9mrRC36 #CompetencyRestoration #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #CrisisResponse

Check out our Lunch and Learn on advancing racial and ethnic equity in Ohio's behavioral health systems! The session explored the Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition's multi-organizational recommendations for improved data collection, workforce diversity, and policy reforms. Presenters shared valuable insights on: ? Developing research methodology ? Using data effectively to drive equity in behavioral health care ? Highlighting specific recommendations to strengthen Ohio's crisis response continuum ?? Missed it? The webinar recording is available for on-demand access: https://lnkd.in/gXfFDG3M #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #CrisisResponse

This March, Clear Pathways recognizes National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries can create complex challenges that intersect with behavioral health needs. We honor those living with brain injuries while reaffirming our commitment to building responsive crisis systems that serve all Ohioans with dignity and understanding. Together, we can build more responsive behavioral health crisis care for everyone, including those affected by brain injury. ?? Learn more about us and our work: https://lnkd.in/eFDKU7Rw #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #CrisisResponse

?? Data drives better behavioral health crisis care! Catch the recording of our deep dive into "Managing Complexity in Crisis System Metrics," part three of the Crisis Measurement Series featuring Dr. Matthew L. Goldman, MD, MS. This eye-opening session tackled the crucial challenges of multi-sector crisis response data, including: ? Proven strategies for enhancing data quality ? Practical approaches to privacy protection ? Critical insights on collecting and using race/ethnicity data to advance equity ?? Watch the recording to unlock strategies for better data management in behavioral health crisis response: https://lnkd.in/g5uT-rDX #DataAnalytics #BehavioralHealth #EmergencyResponse #CrisisResponse

Check out our powerful Lunch & Learn with Santé Eastern Shore Crisis Response Services! Even though the event has passed, you can still learn from their incredible journey. Watch the session to discover how they transformed rural mental health care—growing from two mobile teams to a comprehensive crisis network that serves eight counties. Their story shows what's possible in rural behavioral health crisis response! ?? ?? ?Access the recording: https://lnkd.in/gVDc7RWA #RuralHealth #MentalHealth #EmergencyResponse #CrisisResponse

We’re redefining behavioral health crisis care for adults across Ohio. As an initiative of Peg's Foundation, Clear Pathways is committed to transforming behavioral health crisis response. Our mission? To ensure individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis receive compassionate, person-centered care—without relying on jails or emergency departments. By fostering innovative partnerships, we empower communities to create sustainable, equitable, and scalable solutions for behavioral health emergencies. ?? Explore our work: https://lnkd.in/eFDKU7Rw #BehavioralHealth #EmergencyResponse #CrisisResponse

Learn practical strategies to build effective partnerships between emergency communications and crisis response centers with our Lunch & Learn, “No Wrong Door: National Lessons-Learned in 911-988 Collaboration.” Learn from communities that have successfully created a true "no wrong door" approach for behavioral health crisis response. ?? Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gb32Qxbk #CrisisResponse #988Lifeline #EmergencyResponse #CommunityPartnerships

Looking to strengthen behavioral health crisis response in your community? Clear Pathways' Resource Library offers critical tools and insights to help transform behavioral health crisis response. From best practices in crisis response to detailed implementation guides, we've assembled resources that support communities at every stage of system transformation. Whether you're a provider or community leader, you'll find practical tools to help align systems to develop effective, compassionate behavioral health crisis care. ?? Explore our growing collection of resources: https://lnkd.in/gkimU2Wa #BehavioralHealth #EmergencyResponse #CrisisResponse